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Egyptian pyramid may have been built using a water-powered elevator

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:20:04 +0100

Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water channels and filtration structures, to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser 4500 years ago

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What made us human? The fossils redefining our evolutionary origins

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:00:00 +0100

Fossils found 50 and 100 years ago seemed to pinpoint the moment humanity emerged – but defining a human has turned out to be far trickier than we thought

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Hobbit hominins from Indonesia may have had even smaller ancestors

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:00:27 +0100

An arm bone from an ancient human that lived 700,000 years ago on the island of Flores is the smallest ever found from an adult hominin, adding a new piece to the puzzle of Homo floresiensis

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A gripping account of morality shows how we work out right from wrong

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0100

Where do morals come from? In Animals, Robots, Gods, anthropologist Webb Keane argues imagination and differing senses of the world are key to discerning right from wrong

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When did humans leave the trees for the savannah – or did they at all?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:00:10 +0100

Ancient humans are said to have evolved to leave the trees, where our primate ancestors lived, in favour of open grassy savannahs – but we may have this idea wrong

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Genome of Neanderthal fossil reveals lost tribe cut off for millennia

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:40 +0100

Analysis of DNA from a Neanderthal fossil found in a French cave indicates that it belonged to a group that was isolated for more than 50,000 years

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World's oldest cheese found on 3500-year-old Chinese mummies

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:00:15 +0100

DNA and protein analysis has identified a white substance smeared on mummies in China as a kind of kefir cheese, made from cow and goat milk

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Rachel Kushner’s Booker-shortlisted Creation Lake is top-notch

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:15:00 +0100

For an undercover operative, Sadie Smith takes unnecessary risks as she infiltrates an eco-activist group. Why? And where do the Neanderthals fit into Creation Lake, Rachel Kushner's Booker-shortlisted climate fiction novel? Emily H. Wilson loved finding out

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Ancient DNA tells story of toddler who lived in Italy 17,000 years ago

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:00:12 +0100

A young boy who lived towards the end of the last glacial period had dark skin, blue eyes and a congenital heart condition, a study of his genome reveals

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We're homing in on the best ways to tackle misinformation

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0100

A debating technique known as the "truth sandwich" is helping archaeologists combat a false narrative about an advanced ancient civilisation forgotten in human history

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Many Iron Age swords may be tainted by modern forgery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:39 +0100

Ancient weaponsmiths combined bronze and iron to fashion swords during the early Iron Age – but modern forgers glue together elements from different weapons, making it difficult for researchers to study the ancient technology

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DNA helps match 'Well Man' skeleton to 800-year-old Norwegian saga

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Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:00:58 +0100

The Sverris saga describes how castle invaders “took a dead man and cast him unto the well, and then filled it up with stones”, in what may have been an early act of biological warfare - and now researchers believe they have found the skeleton of the man in question

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Stone Age network reveals ancient Paris was an artisanal trading hub

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:10:21 +0000

Ancient stone goods found across France may have been made by skilled craftspeople in what is now Paris, who traded along vast networks

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Chilling news adds fresh meaning to 2018 Arctic horror drama

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

A new study amplifies the horror of an excellent series about the doomed Franklin expedition. The Terror is a worthy tribute to the lost sailors, says Bethan Ackerley

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Ancient Mesopotamian clay seals offer clues to the origin of writing

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:01:09 +0000

Before Mesopotamian people invented writing, they used cylinder seals to press patterns into wet clay – and some of the symbols used were carried over into proto-writing

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Ancient Egyptians shaped sheep's horns – and we don't know why

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:05:20 +0000

The earliest evidence of livestock with modified horns has been discovered in ancient Egypt – sheep skulls with horns that point in unnatural directions suggest humans forced them to grow that way

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DNA analysis rewrites the stories of people buried in Pompeii

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Genetic analysis of five individuals preserved as plaster casts in the ruins of Pompeii contradicts established beliefs about the people and their relationships

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Before the Stone Age: Were the first tools made from plants not rocks?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Our ancestors probably used a wide range of plant-based tools that have since been lost to history. Now we're finally getting a glimpse of this Botanic Age

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PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked With Liver Cancer

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked With Liver Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Lung Cancer Can Diminish Sexual Health for Women

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Lung Cancer Can Diminish Sexual Health for Women
Category: Health News
Created: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Men More Prone to Cancer Than Women, But Why?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Men More Prone to Cancer Than Women, But Why?
Category: Health News
Created: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Need Advice on Medical Pot for Cancer Care? Don't Ask Local Dispensary

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Need Advice on Medical Pot for Cancer Care? Don't Ask Local Dispensary
Category: Health News
Created: 8/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Breakthrough Might Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals'
Category: Health News
Created: 8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/19/2022 12:00:00 AM

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U.S. to Reopen Borders to Vaccinated Travelers from Canada, Mexico

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PDT

Title: U.S. to Reopen Borders to Vaccinated Travelers from Canada, Mexico
Category: Health News
Created: 10/13/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

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Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Enter United States Beginning Nov. 8

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Can Enter United States Beginning Nov. 8
Category: Health News
Created: 10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

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U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 8 Nov 2021 00:00:00 PDT

Title: U.S. Reopens Borders to Vaccinated Foreign Travelers
Category: Health News
Created: 11/8/2021 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

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England to Lift Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: England to Lift Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Visitors
Category: Health News
Created: 1/24/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to Britain

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Mandatory COVID-19 Tests Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers to Britain
Category: Health News
Created: 2/11/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

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AHA News: Study of Sleep in Older Adults Suggests Nixing Naps, Striving for 7-9 Hours a Night

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: AHA News: Study of Sleep in Older Adults Suggests Nixing Naps, Striving for 7-9 Hours a Night
Category: Health News
Created: 7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 1 Aug 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Work Worries Keep Lots of Americans Awake Sunday Nights
Category: Health News
Created: 8/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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What Is the Treatment for Asthmatic Bronchitis?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: What Is the Treatment for Asthmatic Bronchitis?
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Why Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Why Treatment Helps Some Asthma Patients More Than Others
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 2 Jun 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Breastfeeding May Lower a Child's Odds for Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/2/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Neighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child's Odds for Asthma

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Neighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child's Odds for Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/25/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Thyroid Disorders Symptoms and Signs

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Thyroid Disorders Symptoms and Signs
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 7/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Thyroid Storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Differences

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 8 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Thyroid Storm vs Thyrotoxicosis: Differences
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 7/8/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

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Should You Take Ashwagandha For Thyroid Issues?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Should You Take Ashwagandha For Thyroid Issues?
Category: Health and Living
Created: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

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